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• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

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